Bakersfield CA, Homes For Sale, Real Estate Agent, Jack Woodward

The Kern County real estate information resource guide for homes in Bakersfield California. Jack Woodward is the Luxury, Golf and New Home community home selling expert!

Live the Lifestyle You Deserve in Beautiful Bakersfield , California !

Nestled in Kern County on the southern side of the San Joaquin Valley in California, Bakersfield is an ideal spot for families and individuals. While the city continues to grow and evolve, Bakersfield and its surrounding communities still maintain their small-town feeling and strong sense of community spirit. In fact, Bakersfield residents enjoy rich cultural offerings, plenty of recreational activities, and an excellent school system. What else does Bakersfield offer? Bakersfield´s centralized proximity to the mountains, coast, Los Angeles, and San Francisco make Bakersfield an ideal location to live, work, and play!

Located on the Kern River and surrounded by three majestic mountain ranges, Bakersfield provides unlimited recreational opportunities. White-water rafting is popular on Kern River, and Kern River Parkway has more than 20 miles of paths for biking, hiking, walking and horseback riding. Residents and visitors alike can boat, hike, and picnic at Lake Ming, a man-made lake about 10 miles north of Bakersfield. With Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to the northeast and Los Padres National Forest to the southwest, Bakersfield provides even more opportunities to get away from the city and enjoy the natural scenery.

First settled by Yokut Indians and then Spanish missionaries, Bakersfield was primarily an agricultural community. Gold and oil were discovered in this area of south central California in the mid-1800s, and today´s economy in Bakersfield is a center for the agriculture, petroleum, and manufacturing industries. When residents are not working, Bakersfield offers many cultural opportunities including theaters, museums, and sports events.

One of the best parts of Bakersfield is its affordable housing market. In fact, the median home price in Bakersfield is well below the California median home price, and Jack Woodward and RE/MAX Golden Empire Realty can help you find the right property for you! Make this your foremost website for all Bakersfield real estate and properties in other Kern County communities. Be sure to check out the distinctive homes in the luxury communities of Brighton Estates, Haggin Oaks, Seven Oaks, Stockdale Villas, and the Villages at Brimhall. And if golf is your game, be sure to check out the beautiful golf course homes in Fairway Oaks and Seven Oaks. If you are searching for a home in an established neighborhood, be sure to explore Brighton Estates, Fairway Oaks, Haggin Oaks, River Lake Ranch, Seven Oaks, Stockdale Villas, and Villages at Brimhall. You can also browse this website for more information on the Bakersfield, California area and home-buying and selling information.